current awareness A weblog, set up to provide up-to-date information regarding new case law, changes in legislation, and legal news, for lawyers practising in the UK. The content is selected and updated daily by information professionals on the staff of the Inner Temple Library in London. Email and RSS feed subscriptions available.

disability law service (dls) DLS provides advice and information on these six areas of law - Disability Discrimination, Consumer, Community Care, Further and Higher Education, Employment and Welfare Benefits (Greater London Area only).

justice Information on the administration and regulation of the justice system in England and Wales can be found on this website. Provides information on how to appeal. Also has downloadable forms and internal guidance for tribunals.

law centre (ni) Mainly concerned with the enforcement and development of social welfare law in Northern Ireland. Has sections on case law and benefits information.

law society Has an online database for finding a solicitor in your area.

law works LawWorks is the operating name of the Solicitors Pro Bono Group (SPBG). Its mission is to support, promote and encourage a commitment to pro bono across the solicitors' profession. LawWorks aims to increase the delivery of free legal advice (using a network of volunteers) to individuals and communities in need.

legal aid agency - Administer the Community Legal Service (legal help), which replaced the old civil scheme of legal aid.

legal terms Pinnington Law has an online non-lawyers guide to legal terms - not all relevant but some useful.

legislation.gov.uk Online access to Acts of Parliament and Statutory Instruments. Has links to:

UK parliament acts (statutes)

UK parliament regulations (statutory instruments)

Northern Ireland assembly acts

Northern Ireland assembly regulations (statutory rules)

Scottish parliament acts

Scottish parliament regulations

Welsh assembly regulations

liberty One of the UK's leading human rights and civil liberties organisations.

the national careline A not for profit company offering information about care and support for older people, their carers and their families.

rightsnet Has a selection of more than 500 decisions dating from the late 1940s to the 1990's, in their commissioners' section section as well as a digest of decisions from November 2003 in their briefcase section (subscription only service).

scottish courts website Provides access to information relating to all civil and criminal courts within Scotland. The information includes location details, contact numbers, advice and details of recent significant judgments.

scottish legal aid board Provides information for the public and legal profession about legal aid. The best way to view it is via the site map.

solicitors.com Offers a free service for members of the public to find legal help, answer legal questions and, in addition, provides helpful information and news on legal matters.